Intonation (Part 3) - Contrast - Once the intonation of new information is
established, you'll soon notice that there is a pattern that breaks that flow.
When you want to emphasize one thing over another, you reflect this contrast
with pitch change.

Intonation (Part 4) - In any language, there are areas of overlap, where one
category has a great deal in common with a different category. In this case,
intonation and pronunciation have two areas of overlap.

Intonation (Part 5) - Mood and personality is an extremely important aspect
of intonation, as it goes beyond what you are trying to say--it dictates how
your listener will relate to you as an individual

Liaisons (Part 1) - In American English, words are not pronounced one by
one. Usually, the end of one word attaches to the beginning of the next word.
This is also true for initials, numbers, and spelling.

Linking Words Together - When you learn English by reading (as most people
do) you tend to speak it word by word. But real English is connected together
and pronounced sound by sound.

Linking Words Together (Part 2) - When you learn English by reading (as most
people do) you tend to speak it word by word. But real English is connected
together and pronounced sound by sound.

Liaisons (Part 4) - When the letter or sound of T, D, S or Z is followed by
a word that starts with Y, or its sound, both sounds are connected.

Silent or Neutral? -
The schwa is a neutral sound, (no distinctive characteristics), but it is the
most common sound in the English language.

Pronunciation of - The
American T is influenced very strongly by intonation and its position in a word
or phrase. It can be a little tricky if you try to base your pronunciation on
spelling alone.

Pronouncing Contractions - Many people who speak English as a second
language feel uncomfortable making contractions. But to really sound natural in
English, it's important to say these words correctly.